Southwest Airlines up after better-than-expected annual profit forecast
ReutersJan 29, 2026 11:24 AM
Shares of Southwest Airlines LUV.N rise 5.7% to $43.18 premarket after co forecasts full-year profit above estimates
LUV expects adj. EPS of at least $4 for 2026 vs. analysts' average estimate of $3.19, according to data compiled by LSEG
Co attributes the forecast to its business overhaul
Expects Q1 adj. EPS of 45 cents vs. analysts' average estimate of 33 cents - LSEG-compiled data
LUV says revenue from assigned seats and extra legroom options could further boost earnings
Co's Q4 adj. EPS of 58 cents in line with analysts' average estimate - LSEG-compiled data
LUV gained 23% in 2025, outperforming peers Delta Air Lines DAL.N, United Airlines UAL.O and American Airlines AAL.O
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